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I didn't beep when I went through court security, but that was only with my cervical hardware. But I don't believe my lumbar hardware will set it off either. Nevertheless, I have a card on me that says I may set off machines due to hardware in my body.

I want a card that says that...okay I am asking for a card that says I might beep, a handicap sticker until I am healed and a letter for my employer saying I need to drive an SUV instead of a regular car. It will then all be worth it. )

Shortly after my lumbar fusion I flew to St. Louis. I didn't beep on the way to St. Louis, but I did beep leaving St. Louis. I think it was because of the brace. They did have to do a hand wand and then a pat down, even though I had the note. Haven't flown since I've had the cervical fusion.

Most of the time you won't beep going through metal detectors. Don't bother to show your card explaining what you have in you if you do beep. You're still going to be treated like every other passenger who sounds the alarm. I'm one of the people who screened passengers for 10 years.

I also had this discussion with my surgeon, and he said than as the fusion hardware is made of titanium, it won't set off the alarms.

I also asked about having MRI scans with metal hardware implanted as I was also having trouble with my neck. He said that it is also MRI friendly.

We flew this summer and, he was right. I didn't set off any alarms. I don't have a card explaining that I have metal implants. If ever I did set off a security alarm, I hope that my scar would prove that I had surgically implanted metal hardware. :jawdrop:

that the hardware (titanium) would not set off the x-ray machines at the airport. We're hoping to save enough to fly over to see our daughter next year in Pittsburgh, so that's reassuring.

Jellyhall - thanks for your post because I am having an MRI in January and was wondering whether the hardware inside me meant that I'd be uncomfortable (I don't want to be flung from side to side LOL!).

I have a metal crown in my tooth and asked my dentist if I should bite my teeth together to stop any movement of the crown. He just laughed at me!! I was joking! )(

My MRI scan on my neck last week didn't cause any problems. Just got to wait for the results now. Had full abdominal ultrasound scan done today. I seem to be having my whole body checked out for various symptoms! 2010 will not go down as a good year for my health!

Or you could fly into Ohare airport in chicago.They have the full body scans where they show everything!That will prove you have had back surgery.And according to the news reports they do mean everything.

But having been in the 'security' industry (federal), it is smoke and mirrors. Sorry. Invasion of Privacy, I fully agree, and now some low paid mope can physically (front of hands) search your body...grrr..

I've been a Sky Marshall/and a pilot almost 30 years, so I speak from inside knowledge...boo!

If someone with any knowledge wants to get something in, they can! Okay, I will hush now...

I fully agree with you.There are always ways to get around security measures, it's mostly a matter of our country's security to stay vigilant in enforcing and attempting to stay one step ahead of these pos criminals. :?

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